Boston Red Sox face New York Mets at Citi Field on July 10, 2026

The Boston Red Sox (43‑48) travel to New York to play the New York Mets (40‑54) on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Citi Field in Queens. Starting pitchers are Boston’s right‑hander Sonny Gray, who is 10‑1 with a 2.61 ERA, and New York’s right‑hander Nolan McLean, who is 6‑5 with a 3.73 ERA.

Boston’s offense, led by outfielder Wilyer Abreu and first‑baseman Willson Contreras, has scored 372 runs this season, while the Mets rely on Juan Soto’s 21 home runs and 50 RBIs. Both teams have shown recent form: the Red Sox have won nine of their last eleven games, and the Mets have won four of their last five. Betting lines list the Mets as slight favorites at -136 and the over/under at 7.5 runs.

Analysts note that the Red Sox’s strong road record (26‑21) and Gray’s recent dominance could give them an edge, while the Mets’ solid home performance and McLean’s high strikeout total make the contest competitive.